What Makes a Great MITS Franchisee?

be your own boss

So What Makes a Great Made in the Shade Owner?
If you have dreamed about being an entrepreneur and are passionate about owning your own business, Made in the Shade is the perfect opportunity to fulfill that dream. The custom window coverings industry is flourishing and continues to grow exponentially.
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No experience needed

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Ready to be your own boss

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You have a drive to be an entrepreneur

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we'll be your support

What Support Is Provided
The on-boarding of new owners begins with comprehensive training held at our San Antonio, Texas Corporate Headquarters where you will learn the key fundamentals about our industry, our name brand products, how to measure, pricing and margin management, the sales consultation process and most importantly; how to market and grow your business. Following the completion of initial training we, and our vendors, are committed every step of the way to coach and support you for as long as it takes for you to reach your goals in your new business.

Let’s start with what you do not need to be.

You do not need prior window covering, interior design, or even sales experience. Our current family of franchise owner’s backgrounds are quite diverse, ranging from stay-at-home parents to CEO’s. From airline pilots to dental hygienists. From retired military or police to IT professionals. Regardless of the background, the common thread between each of our most successful owners is a sincere desire to own a business, dedication to put in the time and effort to achieve their success and a true enjoyment of working with people.

Our great team of Franchise Owners comes from Every Walk of Life!

  • Teacher/ Principal
  • Homemaker
  • Sales
  • Cashiers/clerks
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Engineers
  • IT professionals
  • Retired police officers
  • Market traders
  • Graphic designers
  • Retired military
  • Realtors
  • Corporate positions
  • Lawyers
  • Accountants
  • Restaurant owners/management
  • Home remodelers
  • Interior designers
  • Window covering industry veterans
  • Window covering installers

A FEW CURRENT MITS FRANCHISE OWNER’S TESTIMONIALS

I love every aspect!
…I started as the only sales person and now have a sales team of 5 part-time consultants who are paid commissions on their sales. The tremendous earning potential is...
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Kerri Kuefler
Made in the Shade South Central Alberta
…I started as the only sales person and now have a sales team of 5 part-time consultants who are paid commissions on their sales. The tremendous earning potential is based on your commitment, motivation, work ethic, and your ability to build relationships. I love every aspect of this business, from working with my clients and sales staff, to office work, to marketing, and installation.
I love every aspect!
Kerri Kuefler
Made in the Shade South Central Alberta
Unlimited Financial Freedom
…What I realized after I was in the window treatment business is that every window in every house and business can use blinds. The potential in this business is...
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Scott Wedl
Made in the Shade Madison, WI
…What I realized after I was in the window treatment business is that every window in every house and business can use blinds. The potential in this business is unlimited, and with Made in the Shade, my dream for financial freedom and success came true for me.
Unlimited Financial Freedom
Scott Wedl
Made in the Shade Madison, WI
Doubled Our First Year
…By our second year in business, our sales had more than doubled our first year’s gross revenue. After now being in the business for 4 years, I’ve...
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Louise Jessop
Made in the Shade Halifax, NS
…By our second year in business, our sales had more than doubled our first year’s gross revenue. After now being in the business for 4 years, I’ve built my business so that I can make a comfortable living working 25-30 hours a week doing a job that I absolutely love…
Doubled Our First Year
Louise Jessop
Made in the Shade Halifax, NS
300% This Year
…Our business has increased sales by about 300% this year versus our first, full, fiscal year! Matt was able to double his restaurant manager salary within the second...
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Matt and Kelli Houston
Made in the Shade Austin, TX
…Our business has increased sales by about 300% this year versus our first, full, fiscal year! Matt was able to double his restaurant manager salary within the second fiscal year.
300% This Year
Matt and Kelli Houston
Made in the Shade Austin, TX